Does a leadership role always involve so much BS work? I moved into leadership from a technical IC role 4 years ago, and it feels like most of the job is about building relationships just for the sake of visibility, not real impact. Sometimes it even seems like my bosses create work just to make the role look important — and it’s all process-heavy nonsense.

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Your naivete is endearing. I can assure you that things are far more intricate than you comprehend. Leadership skills are indispensable for success, as they enable you to steer the ship and achieve desired outcomes. This involves cultivating relationships, navigating politics, possessing management skills, possessing exceptional instincts, and demonstrating extraordinary tenacity. Welcome to the major leagues.

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Ya sounds about right… leadership in my company too…

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Technology is easy. People are hard. Good managers help the team not have to worry about the hard part…

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I do more admin and people-management than technology-focused work.

Yep, when i became manager I realized that a lot of the "important" work seems more about navigating office politics and managing perceptions than actually making a tangible impact. It's so annoying when it feels like you're just creating busy work to justify your position.

I spend more time managing my calendar than I do with day to day work busy work tasks. I have delegated nearly all of my busy work away.

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